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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.32, 849.84 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.32, 849.84 and 242.14 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.32 : 849.84 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.32/849.84 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.32x = 849.84 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.32x = 205,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,780.26/566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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